Home of the FREE because of the BRAVE. In addition to this bucket playlist of 140 songs, I’ve included a link to the profile and playlist from an incredible Memorial Day ride I took with ICA member Michael Reilly in New York. You’ll also find a video of Michael teaching—his ride is powerful, heartfelt, and sure to inspire your own.Read more…
Grab your helmets and your sense of humor—because it’s the end of the world…again. Or not. May 21 is End of the World Day! Whether you’re escaping an asteroid or doing your final sprint through the gates of Valhalla, this is a theme ride idea that lets you mix humor, storytelling, and music with just enough existential dread to keep things spicy. Use our bucket playlist of 235 songs and these creative coaching ideas to help you create your last class on Earth. Make it legendary and ride like there’s no tomorrow…again! 🚴♀️🌍🔥Read more…
The Force is strong with this one! National Space Day (May 2) and Star Wars Day (May the 4th Be With You) align for an epic intergalactic theme ride. Choose from four stellar bucket playlists with over 560 spacey, sci-fi, and celestial songs, plus three out-of-this-world profiles to launch your class into orbit. Read more…
There are so many great reasons to bring party and celebration songs into your classes—whether it’s a rider’s birthday, wedding, retirement, your studio’s anniversary, or even your favorite team winning the championship! 🎉 Or, no special reason at all—except that April 3 is World Party Day (and my birthday! 😉). Whatever the occasion, I’ve got you covered with over 230 high-energy party songs to get your riders in a celebratory mood, plus two fun profiles to choose from!Read more…
ICA contributor Susan Lafond reimagined the classic out-and-back Canyon Ride with a creative twist. She paired each song on the “out” portion of the ride with its cover or remix for the “back,” transforming the journey into a musical adventure. Here is my variation of this concept with a fresh approach to terrain. The covers I’ve chosen are distinct enough from the originals to add excitement and variety, with riders eagerly anticipating the second version of each song.Read more…
It’s time for a déja vu of our Canyon Ride, this time with a Groundhog Day theme. This concept is perfect for an entertaining out-and-back ride where you use an original song on one direction of the ride and a remix or cover of that song on the return. Contributor Susan Lafond has done all the hard work for you in creating this playlist.Read more…
This profile is more than just a ride; it’s a celebration of tempo, technique, and the music that has defined 2024. By alternating between slow and fast cadences, riders will experience firsthand the intricate interplay between power, effort, and pacing strategies.Read more…
Looking for a fun, festive profile to bring holiday cheer to your riders? This ride is packed with seasonal tunes (and a few laughs). Along the way, your riders will pedal their hearts out to help save Christmas—and celebrate when the mission is a success. It’s the perfect last-minute addition to your holiday lineup!Read more…
It’s that time of year again—the grand finale of 2024—when we all love looking back to relive the highlights.Read more…
I created this profile In Honor of Mountains to celebrate International Mountain Day on December 11, but, of course, good climbing profiles with great music can be used any time of the year. Almost all of the songs are based on the theme of mountains and being “on top of the world.” 2023: A NEW ALL-CLIMBING VERSION OF THIS PROFILE HAS BEEN ADDED!Read more…